How To Fix PSM_S4C_POSTINGS036 - Line item &2 requires an assigned fund.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSM_S4C_POSTINGS -

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Line item &2 requires an assigned fund.

What causes this issue?

You are posting line item &V2& using the G/L account &V1& (classified as
a budget consumption type for expenses/revenues, CO postings or down
payments) and the company code &V3& (activated for Public Sector
Management).
This is only possible if a fund has been assigned.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Either enter the respective fund manually, or make sure it is derived
automatically.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSM_S4C_POSTINGS036 - Line item &2 requires an assigned fund. ?

  The SAP error message PSM_S4C_POSTINGS036 indicates that a line item in a financial transaction requires an assigned fund, but it is missing. This error typically occurs in the context of Public Sector Management (PSM) or Fund Management (FM) modules in SAP, where proper fund assignment is crucial for budgetary control and financial reporting.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A line item in a financial document (such as a journal entry, invoice, or payment) does not have a fund assigned to it.
  The system is configured to require fund assignments for certain types of transactions, and the relevant field is either blank or incorrectly filled.
  The fund management settings in the configuration may not be aligned with the transaction being processed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Line Item: Review the line item that is causing the error (indicated by &2 in the error message). Ensure that it has a valid fund assigned.
  
  
  Assign a Fund:
  
  If you are creating or editing a transaction, make sure to enter a valid fund in the appropriate field.
  If you are using a template or a recurring transaction, ensure that the template includes the necessary fund assignment.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the Fund Management module to ensure that the fund assignment is set up correctly for the type of transaction you are processing.
  Ensure that the fund is active and available for the fiscal year in question.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for fund management to understand the requirements for fund assignments.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to assign funds in the system. If not, contact your system administrator.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, try to post the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB50 (G/L Account Document Entry), F-02 (General Posting), or any specific transaction you are using that relates to fund management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  Training: If you frequently encounter this error, consider additional training on SAP Fund Management to better understand how fund assignments work.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully process your financial transactions in SAP.